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Maintenance Foreman at Afrimat

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Matric , National Certificate
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Western Cape
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical 

Maintenance Foreman at Afrimat

Maintenance Foreman

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Competencies:

  • Grade 12
  • Tertiary Engineering Diploma (advantageous)
  • Red Seal Trade Test Certificate
  • Experience in working with various disciplines is advantageous such as Boilermaking,
  • Diesel Mechanics, Fitting and Electrical
  • Previous supervisory experience (MHSA)
  • Valid unendorsed RSA driver’s license
  • Exceptional knowledge of electrical & mechanical equipment & principles
  • Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited not):

  • Drive and ensure upholding of all Health & Safety; Environmental and Mine Health and
  • Safety Act rules and regulations
  • Oversee daily quarry operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, and haulage.
  • Co-ordinate the work of the maintenance team with production requirements
  • Oversee the maintenance & effective installation of all electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Co-ordinate and ensure planning and preparation for legal inspections
  • Ensures maximum reliability and availability of mining equipment and maintains good
  • integrity of mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Drive preventative and proactive planned maintenance
  • Assist in planning, developing, and implementing building maintenance plans
  • Ensure Maintenance of crushing & shaping equipment, conveyor systems, vibrating equipment, dust suppression and extraction systems, hydraulic and pneumatic reticulation etc.
  • Ensure adherence to Monthly budget management, stock control and spars availability
  • Drive and be responsible for continuous improvement, equipment or process upgrades and repairs.
  • Employee supervision; timekeeping, overtime management
  • Participate in all legal audits
  • Mentor interns and Learner artisans
  • Perform ad hoc duties as required by management
  • Deliver results under a high-pressure operation and environment
  • Assist in training of Apprentices and Learners when required
  • Willing to assist in various operations when required
  • Operate heavy tools and work manually with their hands to complete tasks – using own initiative.

Closing Date: 4 December 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Afrimat on www.afrimat.co.za to apply

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